The Microphone,carbon, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-00-854-1973, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Telephonics Corp. Government technical data includes 17 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5965-00-854-1973 |
| Primary Part Number | RS38EL |
| Item Name | Microphone,carbon |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Telephonics Corp |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| Polarity Connection | NOT REQUIRED |
| Switch Type | PUSH |
| Operating DC | 15.0 MILLIAMPERES NOMINAL |
| Mounting Method | CLIP |
| DC Resistance Rating in Ohms | 100.0 NOMINAL |
| Extended Cable Length | 0.4 FEET NOMINAL FT |
| Frequency Response Range in Hertz | +300.0 TO 4000.0 |
| Accessory Components | CONNECTOR |
| Output Sensitivity Rating in Decibels | -45.0 |
| Electrical Connection Type | INTEGRAL CABLE |
| Height | 1.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Output Sensitivity Rating Reference | 1 MILLIVOLT PER 20 MICROBARS |
| Criticality Code Justification | FEAT |
| Sound Pickup Directional Type | UNIDIRECTIONAL |
| Width | 2.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | HAND HELD |
| Length | 2.437 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 107C801-1 | Telephonics Corp (USA) |
| 107C800-1 | Telephonics Corp (USA) |
| 213264-6 | Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Joint Base Jbmdl (USA) |
| SA1395 | Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. (USA) |
| RS38EL PRIMARY | Telephonics Corp (USA) |
| RS38A1 | Telephonics Corp (USA) |
| K882704-1 | Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Lockheed Martin (USA) |
| RS38AM | Telephonics Corp (USA) |
NSN 5965-00-854-1973 is a Microphone,carbon, manufactured by Telephonics Corp, classified under FSC 5965 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.
NSN 5965-00-854-1973 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: 107C801-1 (Telephonics Corp), 107C800-1 (Telephonics Corp), 213264-6 (Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Joint Base Jbmdl), SA1395 (Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.), RS38EL (Telephonics Corp) and 3 more.
There are 4 known substitutes for 5965-00-854-1973: 5965-00-445-1843, 4720-00-533-3671, 4720-00-541-4758 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for RS38EL: Polarity Connection: NOT REQUIRED; Switch Type: PUSH; Operating DC: 15.0 MILLIAMPERES NOMINAL; Mounting Method: CLIP. 19 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.
NSN 5965-00-854-1973 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.